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Press Releases From 1961 Re White House Renovation

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Press Releases From 1961 Re White House Renovation
Official press release regarding the Kennedy White House Restoration project. First Lady Jackie Kennedy began updating the executive mansion in 1961 with furniture from past presidencies as well as period furnishings from important eras. Typed announcement, from the Office of the Assistant Social Secretary for the Press is dated 30 December 1961, listing the gifts and acquisitions selected for display. Runs 7pp. on 7 sheets measuring 8.5'' x 14''. Stapled to upper left, with first and last page detached. Pencil notation of ''SP'' (Sally Powers) to upper right corner of first page. Very good overall. Originally from the papers of Sally Powers, who served as secretary to White House curator Lorraine Pearce.